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A QYM's Temptations

Spoken by Supreme Master Ching Hai, Florida, U.S.A.
February 13, 1999 (Originally in English)

You think that when you live out there in the world, you have temptations and it's difficult to practice, but there are more here. There are more beautiful people here for you to look at. Once you want to come here, a lot of people want to get you out. A lot of people have fallen in love when they came to the Center. It's very, very famous for that. People especially fall in love very quickly with those close to me; my attendants and such. They look good, they look radiant, and they stand out. And the people who stay here, stand out inside. There is a fragrance about them; there's something about them that attracts people. The stronger your will, the stronger their attraction around here.

When outside people come here, they also fall in love easily because they are happy. Both are happy; and when they're happy, they look good. Everyone looks beautiful when they're happy. Happy people smile a lot and speak in a very lively and easy-going way. Everyone seems to be an angel, so their faces radiate a kind of attraction. Members of the opposite sex also feel the same way because they're also happy here. Then, very easily, they just meet each other and help each other. It's very romantic and very reliable. They seem to be very good persons to be with. When people see me, they all seem so happy, beaming with love and contentment; and everyone sees each other at their best in the Center. That's how they fall in love right here. That's how I have lost many residents. If you stay there and have a normal life, there are less obstructions than being a resident. It's very difficult.

Also, every time I send the Quan Yin messengers out, my heart jumps and I keep praying for them, "God, protect him, protect her." When they go out in the world there are a lot of things they have to deal with. They're not as protected as when they are here. If they are here, they already have danger, but they have group support and the protection of the environment, and they soon forget it. When they go out in the world alone, they come under so many attacks, emotionally, physically, psychically - a lot of things. So, think about it more.